-
YC-backed Relate defies conventional wisdom for deeper integration
(Courtesy of Pixelic) It may look like David versus Goliath, but Y Combinator-backed Relate has found a sweet spot where…
-
From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles
in History
The End of the Korean War: A Historical Overview The Korean War, which began in 1950, was a significant conflict…
automotive, BTS, China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, Economic Miracle, family, history, Japan, K-pop, Korea Development, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Korean War, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Unification of Korea, USA Relation, World War -
BOK holds rates as household debt, property prices rise
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong chairs a policy meeting on Aug. 22, 2024 (Courtesy of News1) South Korea’s central…
-
Alipay’s rise puts Korea on alert to private data breach
A store in Myeong-dong, Seoul South Korean fintech companies’ customer data transfer to Alipay, a Chinese payment platform, sets off…
-
Samsung launches wrapping ad on New York City tour buses
South Korea’s Samsung Display Co. announced on Monday that it will launch a wrapping advertisement promoting the excellence of Samsung…
-
Kakao to launch conversational AI platform for B2C commerce
Kakao’s headquarters in Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korean mobile platform giant Kakao Corp. said on Thursday that it will…
-
Korean firms rush to sell bonds with yields at over 2-yr low
(Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s corporate bond markets are having an unusual busy summer as companies are rushing to…
-
NCSOFT teams up with Vietnamese unicorn VGN for SE Asia
Lineage2M (Fiule photo captured from NCSOFT website) South Korea’s gaming behemoth NCSOFT Corp. set up a joint venture with Vietnamese…
-
Lee Hwang
Introduction to Lee Hwang Lee Hwang (퇴溪 李滉), regarded as one of Korea’s foremost Confucian scholars of the 16th century,…
-
HI Investment & Securities changes its name to iM Securities
HI Investment & Securities Co. was rebranded as iM Securities after it held an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting at its headquarters…
-
South Korean stock market crashes; more falls ahead
The Kospi suffers the biggest point loss in its history on Aug. 5, 2024 The South Korean stock market was…
-
HD Hyundai Marine Solution wins $60 mn ship maintenance contract
HD Hyundai Marine Solution Co., HD Hyundai’s marine industry comprehensive solution company, signed its largest long-term maintenance contract to date.…
-
Kolmar Korea, Sensient Beauty to co-develop pigments
Kolmar Korea, a supplier to global cosmetics brands such as Estee Lauder, announced on Friday that it signed a memorandum…
-
KB Kookmin Bank adds Indonesian to banking platform
South Korea’s KB Kookmin Bank said on Monday it launched Indonesian language services on its mobile banking platform KB Starbanking…
-
Korea to keep track of EV battery life cycles for recycling
The South Korean government will monitor electric vehicle (EV) battery life cycles to share information on the lifespan, performance and…
-
The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War
in History
Introduction to the Japanese Occupation The Japanese occupation of Korea, spanning from 1910 to 1945, was a critical period that…
-
King Sejong the Great
Introduction to Sejong: A Background of Greatness King Sejong the Great, widely regarded as one of the most influential monarchs…
-
Kukdong Oil to build hydrogen gas plant in Ulsan
South Korea’s Kukdong Oil & Chemicals Co. announced on Wednesday that it will construct the nation’s largest hydrogen gas production…
-
SK Bioscience to buy German vaccine maker IDT Biologika for $244 mn
SK Bioscience’s vaccine manufacturing facility (Courtesy of SK Bioscience) South Korea’s vaccine developer SK Bioscience Co. will acquire a controlling…
-
POSCO gears up for carbon-free steelmaking with hydrogen
POSCO succeeds in producing molten iron from the HyREX pilot facility on April 15, 2024 (Courtesy of POSCO) POHANG, North…
-
Korean landfill companies put on market after Affirma deal
(Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s landfill companies are put on the market, drawing interest from private equity firms and…
-
Shinhan, POSCO invest $20 mn in Australian hydrogen startup Hysata
Australian green hydrogen technology startup Hysata’s electrolyzer plant in Wollongong, New South Wales (Courtesy of Hysata, Shinhan) South Korean steel…
-
Korea Investment sees record high net profit in Q1
Korea Investment & Securities Co. is likely to report a record-high net profit for the first quarter, positioning it as…
-
Blackpink label YG to sell its drama production unit
Mr. Queen, co-produced by Studioplex in 2020 (Courtesy of tvN) K-pop sensation Blackpink’s label YG Entertainment Inc. is slated to…
-
Jeong Dojeon
Who Was Jeong Dojeon? Jeong Dojeon (1342-1398) was a prominent figure in Korean history, known for his critical role during…
-
Gwangjong
The Origins of Gwangjong Gwangjong, also known as Wang So, was the fourth king of the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea,…
-
The Imjin War and the Aftermath: The Joseon Dynasty and Japanese Occupation
in History
Introduction to the Imjin War The Imjin War, also referred to as the Japanese invasions of Korea, took place from…
-
Jung Mongju
Introduction to Jung Mongju Jung Mongju (鄭夢周) stands as a pivotal figure from Korea’s Goryeo dynasty, a period characterized by…
-
Exploring the Joseon Dynasty: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
in History
Introduction to the Joseon Dynasty The Joseon Dynasty, also known as the Joseon Dynasty, represents a pivotal era in Korean…
-
Choi Young
Introduction to Choi Young Choi Young, an influential figure during the Goryeo Dynasty, emerged as a prominent general and politician…
-
Wang Gun
Introduction to Wang Gun Wang Gun, a pivotal figure in Korean history, is best known for his role in founding…
-
The Later Goryeo Dynasty and the Founding of the Joseon Dynasty: A Historical Transition
in History
Introduction to the Later Goryeo Dynasty The Later Goryeo Dynasty, which lasted from 918 to 1392, is a crucial period…
